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Parkcast - The UK’s Original Theme Park Podcast

Parkcast
Alton Towers
Theme Parks
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Europa Park
Merlin Entertainment
UK Theme Parks
Walt Disney World
Scarefest
Paultons Park
Universal Studios
Theme Park Industry
Disney
Merlin
Thorpe Park
Nemesis
Oakwood
Cedar Point
Drayton Manor
Bedford
Chessington

The UK’s Original Theme Park Podcast

Reviews. News. Tips. Opinions. Rollercoasters - Parks - Rides Parkcast is a UK based theme park podcast bringing you all the latest news from theme parks across the globe, interviews with influential people in the theme park industry along with money saving tips, tricks and suggestions to enhance your day out. Join us, it'll be quite a ride!

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Latest Episodes

The UK's newest, and in my opinion best, flat ride opened at Blackpool Pleasure Beach on May 21st. Aviktas - the huge Intamin gyroswing - has been eagerly anticipated since the ride was announced early last year.

I was lucky enough to be invited to... more

The last time Mark Rosenzweig was on Parkcast he caused uproar when he said he thought Nemesis at Alton Towers was overrated and that Inferno at Thorpe Park was the best inverted coaster in the UK.

So this week we've got him back to talk us through ... more

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It might be a pipe dream for most theme park enthusiasts, but Matt Conridge has just bought his own park - Trago Family Fun Park in Devon. In this episode we find out why he decided now was the right time to take the leap into the attractions world, ... more

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May 2026 is a huge month for UK theme parks. With Valgard at Paultons, Aviktas at Blackpool Pleasure Beach and World of Paw Patrol at Chessington all opening, we're looking at the positive things happening in our parks, and why they're so important..... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Conridge
Owner/operator of Trago Family Fun Park, former arcade supplier executive
Trago Family Fun Park / Trago Mills
Episode: S4 Ep13: Buying a Family Fun Park!
Glenn Robinson
The Notable Stranger, known for his soundtrack work at Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Episode: S4 Ep10: I sent my non-enthusiast friend to Europa Park!
Hayley Field
Parent of a child with autism and owner of a travel business focused on accessible travel.
The Field Trips
Episode: S4 Ep6: How do you solve a problem like RAP?
Chris (Coaster Dad)
Theme park enthusiast and YouTuber
YouTube, Instagram, TikTok
Episode: S4 Ep4: Supporting Smaller Parks with Coaster Dad
Adam Hattan
Disney content creator and consultant
Enterpex
Episode: S4 Ep3: Capturing the magic with Adam Hattan
Brad Corben
Theme park enthusiast and work experience in theatres.
Episode: S3 Ep46: From Thoosie to Ride Op (and Starlight Express?!)
Craig Seedhouse
Resort Director at Gullivers Rother Valley
Gullivers Rother Valley Resort
Episode: S3 Ep41: A chat with Craig Seedhouse: Resort Director Gullivers Rother Valley
Kieran Kimberley
Former Creative Manager for Scarefest at Alton Towers, experienced scare actor.
Alton Towers
Episode: S3 Ep40: Behind the Screams: Designing Scare Mazes
Liam Findlay
Representative of Aroma Prime, engaged in creating scents for theme parks
Aroma Prime
Episode: S3 Ep39: Theme Park Aromas

Hosts

Bex
Co-host; frequent presence across episodes; covers parks, interviews, and industry updates.
Kev
Co-host; drives conversations and engages with guests.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 129 ratings
  • Amazing Podcast

    My only reason for not rating this 5* is due to guest “influencers”. It might just be me, but I get sick of hearing what the same 2 or 3 influencers have to say about topics, they have all got their own platforms to discuss that.

    I come here to listen to other peoples opinions not theirs on repeat. I much prefer the guest professionals on this podcast as they offer a far more in depth understanding and reality to things.

    Overall: An amazing podcast with a good pace not found on others. Subject... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    0.0SJ0.0
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Theme park nerd joy!

    I've been searching for a theme park podcast that truly keeps me coming back, and Parkcast delivers every time! The hosts are fantastic—engaging, honest, and genuinely passionate about the subject. With insightful guests and captivating topics, each episode offers the perfect blend of fascinating facts and fun. It’s informative, entertaining, and often laugh-out-loud funny. If you're a theme park enthusiast, this is a must-listen. I absolutely love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CoasterCalum
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Finally a great theme park podcast!

    Most other theme park podcasts are now talking about hotels, tickets, food or surveys. This isn’t why we enjoy the hearing about what’s going on in the industry! Parkcast talks all about attractions, lands, theming etc. it’s always a good listen. Looking forward to more coverage on the upcoming UK Universal park.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pollie2012
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Great ThemePark podcast

    Just found this podcast and now addicted!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Keys100
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Great Theme Park Podcast

    Been listening since the 2024 reboot/re-theme and always enjoy the content from the team. A slightly more adult tone than other places, with gold guests, genuine reviews that covers news and “evergreen” topics. Please keep it going

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ash_stoke
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Shows are entertaining and informative, with a strong emphasis on experiences and operations.
Listeners praise the depth and practicality of guest expertise over influencer talk.
Audience enjoys the mix of UK-focused and international park industry insights.

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S4 Ep6: How do you solve a problem like RAP?
Q: If you could save one rollercoaster, which one would you save and why?
Hayley selects Nemesis at Alton Towers as her UK pick, citing its enduring iconic status, the thrill of the ride, and the joy of experiencing it on a full stomach in the morning, while acknowledging its recent revival as a positive sign for UK heritage coasters.
S4 Ep8: Theme Park Enthusiast Insights
Q: What inspired Katapult to conduct this large-scale survey of theme park fans?
The team wanted to understand guest motivations beyond anecdotal opinions, using the 80-20 rule and large-scale feedback from super fans to guide design decisions and improve guest experiences.
S4 Ep4: Supporting Smaller Parks with Coaster Dad
Q: Is it your classic Disney Universal?
Yeah, it's my eldest daughter's 21st and my youngest daughter's 16th, so I'm going to be skint taking them all the way forward.
S4 Ep4: Supporting Smaller Parks with Coaster Dad
Q: Have you got somewhere that's like your number one, like I really want to make sure I get there?
I do have a list of about 30 parks I'm going to try and hit up this year, including some big boys.
S3 Ep19: An Epic Adventure
Q: Do you think that the five days was enough to get all three of those parks in?
For just doing Universal, yeah, we had to do three park days during those five days.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Parkcast

What is Parkcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Parkcast covers a mix of industry updates, in-depth interviews, and thoughtful opinions about theme parks and attractions, with a strong focus on experiences, operations, and innovation. Recent episodes spotlight smaller parks navigating competition, guest experience strategies, the evolving role of technology (including AI and immersive tech), and industry events like IAAPA Expo, along with hands-on looks at scares, scents, and themed environments. The show leans into practical insights for both enthusiasts and professionals, often featuring park operators, designers, consultants, and performers who share front-line perspectives on pricing, guest service, and park development. A notable strength is its breadth of first-hand guest stories a... more

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1. The Theme Park Rundown
2. The Gary Neville Podcast
3. The Romesh Ranganathan Show
4. Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe
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How many episodes of Parkcast are there?

Parkcast launched 7 years ago and published 88 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Parkcast include:

1. Matt Conridge
2. Glenn Robinson
3. Hayley Field
4. Chris (Coaster Dad)
5. Adam Hattan
6. Brad Corben
7. Craig Seedhouse
8. Kieran Kimberley

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